Forest Park High School - Tracer Yearbook (Ferdinand, IN)

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FFA builds strong tradition Forest Park Future Farmers of America stick to the FFA motto: learning by doing. Not only was this a very successful year for FFA, but it brought the chapter its first winning dairy judging team. They represented the 16 district high schools at the state contest on June 4, 1986. The FFA also received a state grant for Agridata News Service. This new computer on-line information service keeps agriculture up to date on current weather, commodi- ty prices and other important information. The FFA basketball team brought home the runner-up trophy from the Southridge county FFA basketball tourney. Team members were Greg Weisman, Brian Fleck, Steve Kerstiens, Mark Dilger, Jake Bieker, Brett Schuler, Jimmy Beckman, Kevin Hoffman, Scott Bolden and Greg Begle. Sponsor Rick Allen said, “Our FFA is growing and building a strong tradition of excellence in agriculture.” 1. FFA officers are Jake Bieker, president, Andy Hassfur- ther, vice-president, Darin Blessinger, secretary, Scott Bolden, treasurer, Bryan Atkins, reporter, and David Fischer, sentinel. 2. Andy takes his FFA seriously. 3. The guys wait for the meeting to start. 4. The FFA members take a different slant.

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OEA chapter wins awards at convention The Forest Park Office Education Association chapter had seven in- dividuals who won awards at the OEA state convention at Indianapolis March 7, 8 and 9, 1986. The FP club’s promo- tional display won second place. Their scrapbook placed fourth. Ann Bromm, Andrea Schwartz, Mary Willis and Don- na Weyer all won Torch Awards. Mike Niehaus received third place in data pro- cessing. Andrea Schwartz was third in accounting. Ann Buechler placed second in Typing II, and Ryan Weidenbenner was second in business math. All these individuals were eligible to compete in contests at the OEA national convention in April. 1. Jill Reynolds, Donna Weyer and Brenda Lee work on an OEA commit- tee project. 2. Computers have become a very important part of office educa- tion. 3. The OEA officers for 1985-86 were Andrea Schwartz, secretary, Mary Willis, vice-president, Ann Bromm, president, and Elaine Mundy, treasurer. 17

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y FHA chapter has very active schedule The FP chapter of the Future Homemakers of America had a very active schedule this chool year. They helped the chorus with the Madrigal Dinner. They attended the district meeting held in the fall. They held a food drive for the needy at Thanksgiving, made valentines for special education classes, and also helped many other clubs and organizations in the school. The club’s sponsor was Miss Brenda Wood. She assisted the officers and helped them plan the activities. Lisa Jahn said, “FHA is a lot of fun and very rewarding.” 1. Janet Jochem fills an Easter basket. 2. The FHA officers are Lisa Jahn, treasurer, Kris Lueken, secretary, Janet Jochem, vice-president, and Jackie Hoffman, president. 3. The FHA members for 1985-86. 19